Respiratory Therapist - Acute Care with Sick Leave

PACS Group; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide critical patient care in a hospital setting. You will follow schedules, adhere to policies, and perform assessments to identify patient needs. You will document data, plan care outcomes, and implement interventions while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

Collaboration with interdepartmental teams is essential to ensure quality care. The role requires an Associate Degree and respiratory care program completion, with BS

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited school required.
• Graduate of a respiratory care program required.
• Bachelor of Science in health care field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year respiratory experience in an acute/subacute unit preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and follow schedule and instructions from supervisor.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures for patient care.
• Identify patient needs through focused interviews and assess signs and symptoms.
• Collect, analyze, and document patient data and potential diagnoses.
• Plan outcomes of care and deliver interventions per plan and hospital policy.
• Maintain confidentiality and report changes in respiratory status to supervisors and physicians.
• Promote good interpersonal communication across departments.
• Ensure compliance with safety, infection control, and emergency procedures.

Skills

Respiratory care

Interpersonal communication

Data collection & interpretation

Education

Associate degree

Respiratory care program graduate

BS in health care (preferred)

1 year respiratory experience (preferred)

Job description

PACS is seeking a Respiratory Care Practitioner to provide critical patient care in a hospital setting. You will follow schedules, adhere to policies, and perform assessments to identify patient needs. You will document data, plan care outcomes, and implement interventions while maintaining confidentiality and safety standards.

Collaboration with interdepartmental teams is essential to ensure quality care. The role requires an Associate Degree and respiratory care program completion, with BS